las lentejas
the lentils
Example Sentence
Las lentejas son baratas y llenan bastante.
Lentils are cheap and quite filling.
Meaning
Las lentejas are lentils, a budget-friendly staple that cooks into a filling base for soups and bowls. They are often used in simple home cooking.
Common Phrases
- lentejas secas — dry lentils
- sopa de lentejas — lentil soup
Example
Las lentejas llenan mucho.
Lentils are very filling.
Common Mistake
Confusing words: lentejas are a food, while lentes are glasses. Also watch the plural: las lentejas, not la lentejas.